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We are seeking an enthusiastic, friendly, and outgoing Graduate Civil Engineer to join us in our Civil engineering team in our Woodstock office (Oxford). Based in our idyllic headquarters offices in the grounds of Blenheim Palace, working closely alongside other disciplines in the business (structural, architectural, building services etc) you will benefit from working on prestigious projects, covering a wide range of sectors including infrastructure, automotive, commercial, Formula 1 and international projects. We are increasingly working on high-value construction projects, with values in the region of several hundred million pounds.
The Ridge Civil Engineering team has particular expertise in flood risk management and assessments, highways design for roads (including Sectional Agreements e.g. Section 278, 38), pavements, cut and fill assessments, remediation, underground services, sustainable drainage systems, pumping stations, sewerage and external works. The candidate will be responsible for assisting in the provision of a wide range of civil engineering services under the direction of a Senior Engineer and Team Manager.
As a Graduate Civil Engineer at Ridge and Partners, we would expect you to demonstrate the desire and drive in working towards Chartership, which will be fully supported by the company.
Who are we?
Ridge is a built environment consultancy, helping our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment. We are enabled by great people who are inspired and proud of what they do and respected for who they are.
Our people are the foundation of our success, and our greatest asset and what separate us, they drive our vision and embody our values. We offer not just a job, but a journey. We believe in commitment, and the value of a stable, flexible, long-term career path. We challenge our people to be the best they can be and help them grow with the right development.
What's in it for you?
Our vision is to be ever progressive, expanding our expertise and nurturing our talent through Quality, Innovation & Growth, to achieve our strategic outcomes:
- Growth which fuels ideas and opportunity for all
- Purposeful and meaningful work
- Continual development and mentoring
- Empowerment, inclusivity and respect
- Happiness and enjoyment
- Openness, honesty and integrity
- Acting as one team
Your reward is focused on your total wellbeing, with a package to support all aspects of life. In addition to your salary, you can expect:
- A healthy holiday balance of 25 days, plus bank holidays & the ability to buy / sell to suit you
- 3 days a year to give your time to others, volunteering for great causes
- An inclusive wellbeing offer:
- Financial – Life Assurance, Pension Scheme (3% Employee, 6% Employer), Income Protection, Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme, flexible choice of Critical Illness Insurance
- Physical – Free Private Medical Insurance, Doctor at Hand Private GP, Best Doctors, flexible choice of Dental Plan, Cycle to Work Scheme, GymFlex & Healthcare Cash Plan
- Mental – Mental Health First Aiders, Help@Hand by Unum
- A flexible approach to hybrid working, to suit both you & your team
- Tailored career development – focused on professional, personal and/or educational
We believe that everyone performs their best when they feel like they belong and can be their true selves at work. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we will support you to ensure you have everything you need to be successful and achieve your best in your career at Ridge. If you’d like to discuss accessibility, accommodations or adjustments during your application & selection process, please contact us at workwithus@ridge.co.uk and we will work with you to ensure you feel included and supported.
Role and responsibilities
- Building relationships with the Ridge teams/ colleagues and with clients
- Ability to work independently, under the supervision of a Senior Engineer and Team Manager
- Assisting with the delivery of projects
- Producing flood risk assessments (FRA’s) and drainage strategies.
- Developing highways, earthworks, external works, and drainage designs
- Producing civil engineering drawings and layouts
- Working efficiently to meet project deadlines, demonstrating ability to work under pressure
- Preparing design calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, and other project documentation under the supervision of a Senior Engineer and Team Manager
- Participating in the resolution of technical issues and applying problem solving skills on projects
Experience and skills required
- A degree in Civil Engineering (BEng/ MEng)
- Experience with AutoCAD, particularly Civil 3D [desirable]
- Experience with InfoDrainage [desirable]
- Some previous experience in a similar role, or within the Civil Engineering industry [desirable]
- An understanding/ awareness of Highway and Drainage section agreements (38, 278 and 104) [desirable]
